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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Lifestyle
Why Sweet and Spicy Cocktails Are Trending and How to Make Them
By Christopher Osburn
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Lifestyle
The Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen

A new indie horror standout (and a not-so-great studio effort) sent us down the rabbit hole of Frankenstein films that get truly, gloriously strange.

By Andy Crump
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Lifestyle
What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska

Experiencing Alaska by dog was truly magical.

By Brandon Withrow
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Lifestyle
Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
Entertainment
‘High Potential’ Is the Best Detective Drama You’re Not Watching

Crime-solving oddball shows may be a dime a dozen, but this one stands out from the pack.

By Steven Asarch
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Travel
Where to Sip and Stay in Northern California’s Wine Country

For a full pour of Wine Country magic, take a road trip through Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino counties.

By Johnny Motley
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Drinks
Add These American Single Malts to Your Home Bar ASAP

These bold, USA-made spirits will put hair on your chest and a song in your heart.

By Christopher Osburn
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Travel
Earn Those Daiquiris With the Caribbean’s Toughest Hikes

There's far more to these stunning islands than sunbathing.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Mount Scenery, Saba (photo Kaitlyn Rosati)
Drinks
The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

Thankfully, there are a handful of far more reasonably-priced wheated bourbons on the market.

By Christopher Osburn
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